Everyone in New York has an opinion about pizza, and most of them are wrong about at least one shop. These five pizza places in New York have racked up 47,199 reviews between them, and Joe's Pizza on Broadway alone accounts for 26,006 of that, more than half, at a 4.4 average that hasn't budged despite the crowds.
Short answer: Joe's Pizza tops this list as the most reviewed pizzeria in New York, with its Broadway location alone pulling 4.4 stars across 26,006 reviews. For the highest rating on this list, look to Nuovo York Pizza (4.8, 1,663 reviews), while Kesté Pizza e Vino (4.6, 3,387 reviews) is the pick for a sit-down Neapolitan meal with wine.
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days
Joe's Pizza Broadway
4.4★★★★★26,006 Google reviews
Joe's Pizza traces back to 1975, when Joe Pozzuoli, a Naples native, opened a corner shop in Greenwich Village. This Broadway location, near Times Square, is one of several storefronts carrying the Joe's Pizza name across the city, all serving the same thin, foldable New York slice the original shop built its reputation on. It's set up for volume: order at the counter, get your slice reheated, and go.
What people praise
- 4.4 average across a massive 26,006 reviews, the highest review count on this list by a wide margin
- Reviewers consistently single out the thin, crisp crust that stays firm rather than going soft
- Fast counter service even during the near-constant queue
Worth knowing
- Expect a real line, especially in the evening, and it's not the spot for a sit-down meal
- A few reviewers found the hype outsized: solid pizza, but not the best slice they've had in the city
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Review volume26,006 · 98th
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Rating breakdown67% 5-star
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Our take: This is New York pizza as a tourist rite of passage, and the volume of reviews backs up that it delivers consistently, even if a handful of visitors expected more than a very good, very classic slice.
📍1435 Broadway, New York, NY 10018
#2🕑 Open 7 days
Prince Street Pizza
4.4★★★★★9,122 Google reviews
Prince Street Pizza is a SoHo pizzeria known for its thick Sicilian-style square slices, alongside the classic triangle cut, with locations that have since expanded to other cities. Its signature is the spicy spring square, topped with pepperoni, fresh mozzarella, and pecorino romano, finished with a hot honey drizzle. The Prince Street original remains small and always busy, a fixture of the neighborhood's pizza-shop scene.
What people praise
- 4.4 average across 9,122 reviews
- The square slices, especially the spicy spring, get called out repeatedly as the standout order
- Reviewers praise the balance of a crispy base with a soft, cheesy top
- Good for trying multiple topping combinations in one visit since slices are sold individually
Worth knowing
- It's a small shop that gets crowded fast, so expect to eat standing or find nearby seating
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Review volume9,122 · 93th
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Rating breakdown69% 5-star
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Our take: If the classic triangle slice is the New York default, the Sicilian square here is the strongest argument for switching it up, and the review volume shows plenty of people have made that switch.
📍27 Prince St, New York, NY 10012
#3🕑 Open 7 days
Joe’s Pizza
4.5★★★★★7,021 Google reviews
This is the Fulton Street location of Joe's Pizza, the same Greenwich Village-founded brand as the Broadway shop above, serving the Financial District with the same thin, foldable New York slice. Like its sister locations, it runs a fast, no-frills counter setup built for people who want a slice and are back on the street in minutes.
What people praise
- 4.5 average across 7,021 reviews, a touch higher than the Broadway location
- Reviewers call out the old-school, no-gimmicks feel and the crisp-but-chewy crust
- Quick service even when the shop is busy, with multiple reviewers noting short or no wait
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Review volume7,021 · 88th
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Rating breakdown72% 5-star
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Our take: Same brand, slightly higher rating, and reviewers consistently mention shorter lines than the Broadway shop, worth trying if you're downtown rather than in Midtown.
📍124 Fulton St, New York, NY 10038
#4🕑 Open 7 days
Kesté Pizza e Vino
4.6★★★★★3,387 Google reviews
Kesté Pizza e Vino brings Neapolitan pizza to the Financial District, built around DOP-certified Italian ingredients and led by Master Pizzaiolo Roberto Caporuscio. Unlike the counter-service spots on this list, Kesté is a full sit-down restaurant with a wine list, and it runs a dedicated gluten-free oven to serve celiac guests without cross-contamination risk.
What people praise
- 4.6 average across 3,387 reviews
- Praised for genuinely gluten-free options, including a separate oven for celiac diners
- Reviewers highlight the hand-stretched dough and slow fermentation as a cut above standard NYC pizza
- Wine pairings and a sit-down atmosphere set it apart from the slice shops on this list
Worth knowing
- Service can slow down when the restaurant is full, with one reviewer noting a server who seemed disengaged
- Prices run noticeably higher than a counter slice, closer to a full restaurant meal
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Review volume3,387 · 83th
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Rating breakdown76% 5-star
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Our take: It's the pick when you want to sit down and make a meal of it, not grab a slice on the sidewalk, and it's genuinely one of the few reliable gluten-free options on this list.
📍77 Fulton St, New York, NY 10038
#5🕑 Open 7 days
Nuovo York Pizza
4.8★★★★★1,663 Google reviews
Nuovo York Pizza is an East Village pizzeria built around a self-described engineered process: pH-tested sauce, controlled fermentation, and imported Italian ingredients, all aimed at making the same result every batch. It's a newer, smaller operation than the legacy names on this list, open until 3 AM most nights and later on weekends, and it leans into precision as its selling point rather than decades of history.
What people praise
- 4.8 average across 1,663 reviews, the highest rating on this list
- Reviewers consistently praise the crisp crust and standout topping combinations like pepperoni with pesto
- Late hours make it a reliable option after most other shops have closed
Worth knowing
- Delivery orders get mixed reviews on portion size compared to eating in, with one reviewer calling a delivered pie skimpier than expected
- Pricier than a standard dollar slice, closer to $20 to $30 for a sit-down pie
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Review volume1,663 · 78th
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Rating breakdown92% 5-star
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Our take: It posts the best rating of the five, but on a much smaller review base than the legacy names, so treat it as the newer, more consistent pick rather than the most proven one.
📍105 E 9th St, New York, NY 10003
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Claim this spot › How we rank New York pizza
Rating is the live Google average for each pizzeria. Review volume measures how many customers actually left a rating, benchmarked against every pizza place we found in New York. Confidence weighs the rating against that volume, since a shop with 26,000 reviews and a 4.4 has a very different weight of evidence than one with 1,600 and a 4.8. Recency checks how recently people are still reviewing. No business can pay to change any of these numbers.
How much does pizza cost in New York? (2026)
A classic New York slice runs on the cheaper end, with reviewers on this list reporting roughly $1 to $10 per person for a quick counter slice. A full pie or a sit-down Neapolitan meal with wine, like at Kesté, climbs well past that, with reviewers citing $20 to $80 per person depending on how many courses and drinks are involved. Toppings, specialty crusts, and delivery fees all push the number up from there.
| Job | Typical price |
|---|
| Classic slice, counter service | $3-6 |
| Specialty square slice (Sicilian) | $5-9 |
| Whole pie, takeout | $20-35 |
| Sit-down Neapolitan meal with wine | $40-80 per person |
Ranges compiled July 2026 from reviewer-reported price-per-person data in this list’s own Google reviews.
Serving all of New York City
These five span some of Manhattan’s busiest pizza corridors: Times Square, SoHo, the Financial District, and the East Village. If you’re searching for pizza near me in New York, odds are one of these neighborhoods isn’t far from wherever you’re standing, and most run late enough to catch a post-dinner or post-bar slice.
What to ask before you order
- Is this counter service or sit-down, and how long is the wait right now?
- Do you offer gluten-free or dietary-restriction options, and how is cross-contamination handled?
- Is the square/Sicilian slice sold by the piece, or only as a whole tray?
- What are your latest closing hours tonight?
- Does delivery pricing or portion size differ from eating in?
- Do you take reservations, or is it walk-in only?
Frequently asked questions
Are these rankings paid?
No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge and top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.
How did you choose these pizza places in New York?
We compared pizzerias across New York using real, public Google ratings, review counts, and how recently customers were still reviewing, then ranked the strongest track records.
How often is this updated?
This page reflects data verified in July 2026. We revisit rankings periodically as ratings and review counts change.
What’s the difference between a classic slice and a Sicilian square?
A classic New York slice is thin, foldable, and triangular, the style Joe’s Pizza is known for. A Sicilian square, like Prince Street Pizza’s signature, is thicker, rectangular, and crispier on the base.
Which of these is best for a sit-down meal?
Kesté Pizza e Vino is the only true sit-down restaurant on this list, with a wine list and table service, versus the counter-service model at the others.
Is any of this pizza genuinely gluten-free?
Kesté runs a dedicated gluten-free oven specifically to avoid cross-contamination, which reviewers with celiac disease call out directly.
The bottom line
For a classic, no-fuss New York slice, Joe’s Pizza (either location) is the safe default, backed by the largest review base in the city. If you want to sit down and make a night of it, book Kesté instead. Whichever you pick, go hungry: portions and lines both run bigger than you’d expect.
